17.08.2025 18:08
A fire that started in the Gelibolu district of Çanakkale quickly spread over a large area due to strong winds, and the flames jumped to the Eceabat district as well. As the fire threatens residential areas, 6 villages have been evacuated, and firefighting efforts are ongoing with 12 planes, 18 helicopters, 155 water trucks, and 899 personnel.
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The fight against forest fires continues. After the fire that was extinguished yesterday in Bayramiç, Çanakkale, a fire broke out today in the Gelibolu district. Due to the strong winds that complicated the extinguishing efforts, 6 villages were evacuated.
6 VILLAGES EVACUATED
The fire has spread to the Eceabat district. The flames also threatened residential areas. A total of 12 planes, 18 helicopters, 155 water tankers, 8 construction machines, and 899 personnel are responding to the forest fire. Çanakkale Governor Ömer Toraman provided the following information in a statement made on his Next Sosyal account:
"The village of Ilgardere in Gelibolu has been evacuated as a precaution. The number of evacuated villages is 6. So far, the fire has not spread to residential areas. Our evacuated citizens have been taken to safe areas. Efforts to control the fire continue from the air and ground."
251 PEOPLE MOVED TO SAFE AREAS
Due to the fire, the villages of Karainebeyli in Gelibolu and Yolağzı, Kumköy, Büyükanafartalar, and Küçükanafartalar in Eceabat were evacuated as a precaution.
A total of 251 people from the 5 precautionarily evacuated villages have been moved to safe areas.
ENTRANCES TO HISTORICAL AREA CLOSED
In a statement from the Gelibolu Historical Site Directorate of the Çanakkale Wars, it was announced that due to the ongoing forest fire around the Eceabat district, entrances to the northern line of the historical area (Batık Gemi, Mimoza, 57th Regiment, and Conkbayırı) have been halted until further notice for the safety of visitors, fire extinguishing efforts, and the protection of the area. Additionally, Bigalı Castle, Bigalı Atatürk House, and the Çanakkale Epic Promotion Center will also be temporarily closed to visitors.
INTERVENTION WITH 12 PLANES AND 12 HELICOPTERS
As of the evening hours, the fire, which has been supported from the air with 12 planes and 12 helicopters, continues to be fought with 75 water tankers, 20 fire trucks, 16 bulldozers, 84 other vehicles, and 985 personnel. Helicopters and planes resumed aerial intervention with the first light of day.
THE FIRE IN KARAMÜRSEL IS COMPLETELY UNDER CONTROL
Meanwhile, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı reported that the forest fire in Kocaeli Karamürsel has been completely brought under control. Yumaklı provided the following information regarding the fires: "The fire, which started in a non-forest area in Kocaeli Karamürsel and spread to the forest, has been completely brought under control with the efforts of our air fleet, ground vehicles, and forest heroes. We are continuing our fight with all our strength to bring the Çanakkale Gelibolu fire under control as soon as possible."
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